Pensions of Sumter County To Be Paid In One Sum
Sumter pensioners will receive 7640 dollars in one lump sum as Georgia distributes annual pensions to veterans and widows. Captain John A. Cobb reported an approved list for Americus and Sumter County, with checks due within a month or two. There are 126 names on Sumter’s pension rolls. three recipients awaiting December quarterly payments have not yet presented their checks.
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Sumter
Georgia
John A. Cobb
Court of Ordinary
Lindsey
Americus
Sumter County
Railway Forge Assembled for Americus to Richland
Hall and Parker lead a large construction force of laborers mules wagons and camp equipment to Americus en route to Richland where work will start on extending the Florida Alabama from Cuthbert to Richland about thirty miles to touch Seaboard air line The extension will be pushed to Buena Vista and connect with the Atlantic Birmingham and Atlantic branch creating a trunk line to tidewater and the Mexican Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall & Parker
Americus
Richland
Eres Gia
Florida
Buena Vista
Atlantic, Birmingham & Atlantic Railway
Tidewater
Mexican Gulf
Judge Grants Divorce Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge grants a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath as grounds. Ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills would have prevented it by curing constipation, liver trouble and headaches and banishing chills. Sold for 25 cents at Eldridge Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Eldridge Drug Co
Badges for Pistol Carriers Stirs Georgia Debate
A Georgia proposal aims to require concealed weapon carriers to wear badges designed by legislators. The idea, praised as protective yet ridiculed, would force visible marks on gun owners in public, prompting questions of enforcement and public safety.
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New York
Georgia
Chicago News Reflection on Women and Social Roles
A fragment suggests stereotypes about women and appearances. It notes that a woman’s behavior may appear straitlaced because of social expectations and "lacing" traditions, contrasting with what a married man might prefer. The tone hints at casual, observational humor of gender norms.
Georgia Counties Seek Convict Labor For Roads
Sumter and Americus plan to use state convicts for road work this year as 83 of 146 Georgia counties request a total of 3,009 convicts with 1,549 overs. The prison commission must receive requisitions by February 10, and no pooling of county gangs has begun yet.
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Americus
Sumter County
Sumter
Georgia
Bread Disease in Georgia Warns of Pellagra Spillover
An Atlanta led warning spreads fears of pellagra the cornbread disease blamed on undercooked or unripened corn. Grady Hospital staff diagnose the illness as it supposedly spreads through the south with warnings to choose wholesome meals and avoid spoiled corn.
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Americas
Georgia
Atlanta
Grady Hospital
Grady
Asia
Americus
Ordinary's Citations in Sumter County Georgia
Guardian discharge requests and estate administration notices in Sumter County Georgia with objections due by the first Monday in February 1909. Guardians John W Shiver A. Hodges and H T Mansfield face discharge while J L Irvin administrator seeks discharge. notices invite heirs creditors to appear and file objections.
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Georgia
Sumter County
John W. Shiver
Alice Merritt Hill
John A. Cobb
City tightens near beer rules with new ordinance
Americus city council adopted a strict ordinance governing near beer saloons. Licenses cost 200, places cannot share one license for joined buildings, and consent of adjoining property owners is required. Women or minors cannot work or enter, no music or dancing, and hours run 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Alarmed by tighter control, the city moves to curb near beer establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Americus
Poindexter's Tonic Claims Quick Cures for Diseases
An advertisement touts Poindexter's Tonic as a universal remedy for dyspepsia debility and liver trouble. It asserts guaranteed, quick cures and lists Dodson's Pharmacy as the seller in the trade notice style of the period.
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Poindexter
Dodson
No Gall Yet for U D C Convention
The Georgia Chapters of the U D C have not fixed a date for a convention to be held in Atlanta. The Valdosta chapter voted against the session while Macon federate Veterans favor the meeting to decide Wirz monument site near Americus. Most chapters favor another convention to choose the site. It is not expected until next month and no action will occur to move the monument from Americus.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Mies Baxter
Valdosta
Macon Confederate Veterans
Wirz Monument
Pann
Americus
Poindexter's Tonic Promoted For Health And Vitality
Advertisement notes Poindexter's Tonic improves digestion and vitality, guaranteed, available for sale at Dodson's Pharmacy.
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Dodson‘s, Pharmacy
Millelum Expected Despite Tush Absence
In Chicago, reports say the millelum is due soon though no Tush arrives. A possible messenger boy may be delivering the item, suggesting a delay or unconventional delivery method.
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Chicago News
Funeral Fun Surpasses Theater for Some Men
The comment notes that the average man gets more pleasure attending a funeral with friends than going to the theater with his family, reflecting on social choices and shared experiences.
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New York Press
Sheriff Sale Notices in Americus Georgia 1909
Two notices list sheriff sales for properties in Americus Sumter County Georgia. The first describes a house and lot at 120 McCoy street owned by John Robinson, with bounds and court action in favor of Americus Construction Company. The second concerns a one story house and lot owned by Osceola Dismukes, bounded by Lee street Head's alley, with an execution from the City Court of Georgia.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Court House
Americus
McCoy Street
C. M. Council
Gus Harris
M.hook
John Robinson
Americus Construction Company
W. H. Feagin
Lee Street
Head's Alley
Osceola Dismukes
City Court of Georgia
Levy
Y E. L. Bell
Walker Leases Americus Home On College Street
Mr. A. N. Walker president of the Americus Railway and Light Co has leased from Mr O Niles a residence at the corner of College street and Hancock avenue. The Walker family moved in yesterday and are now more closely identified with Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Railway & Light Co
O. Niles
College Street
Hancock Avenue
National Guard Georgia to receive updated regulations
New regulations superseding 1895 rules are expected from the press next Tuesday. They will be distributed to all commands in the state as soon as they arrive at the adjutant general’s office. The updates bring all orders up to date.
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National Guard of
Georgia
Adjutant General
Baptists of Georgia plan large tabernacle near Blue Ridge
Atlanta Jan 7 The Georgia Baptist assembly formed to build a large tabernacle in Fannin county near Blue Ridge. J B Davis of Albany elected president. Buildings to cost about 25000 dollars. Organization aims at educational purposes, not profit.
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Atlanta
Georgia Baptist Assembly
Fannin County
Blue Ridge
Davis
Albany
Property Seizure of Dismukes Holdings in Americus and Sumter County
Advertised February 1909 sale describes a one fifth interest in land on east Lee street near Speer and Head Alley in Americus. Also includes an Ashby street parcel and a Bay street bounded lot with improvements, all tied to J. H. Dismukes and Osceola Dismukes, per Sumter Superior Court records. Sale to satisfy January 1909 judgment for M. M. Lowrey transferee.
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Lee Street
Col. E. C. Speer
Head Alley
Said Speer
J. H. Dismukes
Salt Alley
E. C. Speer
Speer
Americus
Ashby and
Lee Streets
Dismukes
Ashby
Joe Simmons
Dismuke
Eddie Washington
City of Americas
Georgia
Bay Street
Joe Lathan
Andrew Burton
Geo. Phillips
J. H. Dismukex
Ashby Street
Gee. Phillips
Lewis Barber
Superior Court
Sumter County
H. H
Lindsey Alley
Liles Barnett
Robt
Lindsey
C. M. Council
Osceola
M. M. Lowrey
Osceola Dismukes
W. H. Feagin
Webster County Notice for Permanent Admin of Bell Estate
To all whom it may concern creditors and next of kin of Mia Bila C Bell late of Webster County be cited to appear at the ordinary's office within the time allowed by law and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Bell on her estate. Witness my hand this 4th day of January 1909 W H Cosby Ordinary
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Georgia
Webster County
Bell
Miabila C. Bell
Lelia C. Bell
W. H. Cosby
Administrators Sale of P J Wise Estate Georgia
Court order directs sale at public outcry on the first Tuesday in February 1909 before Americus Court House. Tracts total about 423 acres in Sumter County 26th District including lots 10 23 42 43 and adjacent parcels. Cash terms and details set by the administrator I D Wise and George W Jennings. property in question tied to notes and mortgage with British and American Mortgage Co.
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Georgia
Sumter County
Court of Ordinary
Americus
P. J. Wise
West Chocahatshe Creek
N. KE Corner
I. D. Wise
George W. Jennings
Mra
Mary J Kidd
British & American Mortgage Co., Limited
Court House City of Americas
Mortgage deed notice by British and American Mortgage Co
The British and American Mortgage Co Limited acting for itself and as attorney in fact for Mrs. Mary J Kidd provides details of a deed dated January 6 1909. Maynard and Hooper are named as attorneys at law in the filing.
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Wh & American Mortgage Co
Mary J. Kidd
British & American Mortgage CO
Maynard & Hooper
Sumter County votes on fifty thousand road bonds
Bond election notice to Sumter County voters sets February 11, 1909 as the polling day to decide if the county will issue 50 bonds of 1,000 dollars each to raise 50,000 dollars for road building and repair. Bonds mature through 1936 with 5 percent interest, taxes to cover principal and interest. Ballots read FOR ROAD BONDS or Against Road Bonds. J. F. Bolton, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
National City Bank
State
City
Sumhee County
J. F. Bolton
Divorce Libel in Sumter Superior Court
Clara Williams Parker Williams sues Parker Williams for divorce in Sumter Superior Court. Defendant is ordered to appear on the fourth Monday of June 1909 to answer the complaint. Witness Z A Littejohn, judge, with clerk H E B Allen noting dates December 15, 1908 and January 21.
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Parker Williams
Sumter Superior Court
Clara Williams
Southwestern Circuit
Z. A. Littejohn
Guardian Sale of Land in Sumter County Georgia 1909
Guardian announces sale of land lot 174 in Sumter County to satisfy guardian duties for Mrs. Ira Hall’s estate. Sale at county court house on the first Tuesday in January 1909 to the highest bidder. Property consists of 202.5 acres in the district, description and stakes provided by guardian Jand-w-3t.
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Lob
Bummer
Bega Cobb
Sumter
Georgia
Vga
Ira Hall
Guardian
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Ares
A. P. Hodges
R. V. Hodges
A. PF. Hodges
B. T. Mansfield
George E. Mansfeld
George E. Mansfield
H. T. Mansfield
J. L. Irvin
Jennie Foster
J. W. Howard
J. M. Howard
IL. D. Wise
G. W. Jennings
Phil J. Wise
Lou C. Wise
Lorna A. Wise
Elma C. Wise
Phillip C. Wise
Georgia F. Wise
Arnold A. Wise
Leland E. Wise
Ralph H. Wise
L. D. Wise
Council
Ria Bull
White & CO
Loviavilie
Exrasur
Sheriff's Sales
Walker
A. N. Walker
Military
Baptists OF Georgia
Big Tabernacle
Clara Willams
Guardian's Sale
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